Digital Imaging Technician

Description

Job Summary:

The Digital Imaging Technician will scan and ingest image files into digital repository, perform image correction as needed, and assist the Digital Imaging Manager with digital print production. This position is in the Photographic department of the Margaret Herrick Library.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create large volume of high-quality digital images and prints.

Ingest objects into the Academy's digital asset management system in a timely and accurate manner.

Judge and correct digital images for color balance, contrast, tonality, and density when compared to original objects, photographic prints, or transparencies.

Track image production and workflow.

Consistently and accurately name image files.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of four years in-depth experience with digital imaging technologies.

Familiarity with a variety of photographic media and processes. Photography skills and tradition darkroom experience helpful.

Good knowledge of American film history helpful.

Ability to work within complex workflows and schedules.

Ability to work independently and accurately in a busy environment.

Ability to take direction and meet numerous deadlines.

Excellent organization skills with attention to detail.

Ability to sit at a computer for up to 8 hours a day.

Pass aptitude test relating to basic Adobe Photoshop techniques.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Education

Position

Digital Imaging Technician

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Open Date

12/14/2018

Location

Beverly Hills

About the Organization

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 8,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is under construction in Los Angeles.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws , including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

EOE Statement

The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating, managing and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is vital to the Academy. Accordingly, the Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. And, to help foster diversity, the Academy utilizes programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy's commitment to diversity.